Can you fit a r33 gtr gauge cluster to a datsun??

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Can you fit a r33 gtr gauge cluster to a datsun??

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Wondering if anyone knows or do you need a ecu to run them?? Help appreciated so i don't buy it and it doesn't work :-/
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Datsun 1200 is better because it is periodical.
Where and how are you going to Attach this to your dash.
It will look like Bum
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torqued wrote:Datsun 1200 is better because it is periodical.
Where and how are you going to Attach this to your dash.
It will look like Bum
Lol this is the idea i seen off another 1200. Here is a pic...

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probably a S13 or 14 dash maybe coupled to ecu & CA/SR engine combination or the likes after a repower?


but to be fair I have no idea, as I am old fashioned, as I like my 110's to have push rods :mrgreen:

IMO original clean looking dashs are gorgeous (head units & boost gauges should be in the glove box, or at least discretely mounted!)
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Hmm ok is was this idea or a coupe dash and its hard to find one but will keep looking. Abit risky i think as i dont have a ecu and might be a waste of money
Kitch wrote:probably a S13 or 14 dash maybe coupled to ecu & CA/SR engine combination or the likes after a repower?


but to be fair I have no idea, as I am old fashioned, as I like my 110's to have push rods :mrgreen:

IMO original clean looking dashs are gorgeous (head units & boost gauges should be in the glove box, or at least discretely mounted!)
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https://www.google.co.nz/#q=r33+gtr+guage+cluster" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

According to the googles, That is not a R33 dash cluster
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I know. It was the idea and only pic i have found of someone actually doing it. In pic its a gtir cluster
torqued wrote:https://www.google.co.nz/#q=r33+gtr+guage+cluster

According to the googles, That is not a R33 dash cluster
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GTR setup will give you all sorts of headaches I would think, you'd need to match a lot of the gauges with the correct sensors on the motor/fuel tank etc. That being said not a big deal for something who is an electrical guru, but if you are asking the question you are (like me), not an electrical guru.

My mate actually got some fibreglass SSS gauge covers made if that assists you;

http://s1179.photobucket.com/user/conce ... t=3&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

$180 AUD + shipping

Then you just populate with whatever gauges you want. On that note, I have actually pulled apart the U13 dash out of my old nissan bluebird and the taco and speedometer look to be a good match to a 510 instrument panel.
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Godzilladat wrote:GTR setup will give you all sorts of headaches I would think, you'd need to match a lot of the gauges with the correct sensors on the motor/fuel tank etc. That being said not a big deal for something who is an electrical guru, but if you are asking the question you are (like me), not an electrical guru.

My mate actually got some fibreglass SSS gauge covers made if that assists you;

http://s1179.photobucket.com/user/conce ... t=3&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

$180 AUD + shipping

Then you just populate with whatever gauges you want. On that note, I have actually pulled apart the U13 dash out of my old nissan bluebird and the taco and speedometer look to be a good match to a 510 instrument panel.
Hmmm made me look up 510 dash and found this...

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So clean and nice. Gives me ideas. Who sells gauges like that??
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Supercheap. Or Get your datsun club repco card and go for it at repco.
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